Registered Nurse - Weekdays PRN - Heartland Home Health

Heartland Home Health•Fort Wayne, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to provide home health care in the Ft. Wayne, Indiana area. The role offers a per-visit pay model and is scheduled 1–3 days per week. The RN serves as the primary nurse for assigned patients, managing individualized plans of care and helping patients remain safe and independent at home. Care is delivered in home and community settings and involves coordination with patients, families, physicians, and other members of the home health team.

Requirements

Active RN license in the state of employment, or eligibility to obtain one.
At least 1 year of high-acuity nursing experience.
Compassionate, flexible, patient-centered approach to care.
Comfort providing care in a variety of home and community settings.
Strong organizational, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in home health, hospice, ICU, geriatrics, Med-Surg, ER, PACU, telemetry, cardiac care, or a related clinical setting.
Experience as an admissions RN, in wound care, float pool, or travel nursing.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary nurse for assigned patients and manage their individualized plans of care.
Provide and document skilled nursing care, including medication administration, wound care, and patient education.
Complete comprehensive assessments and ongoing reassessments, monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans as appropriate.
Act as the main liaison among physicians, patients and families, and the home health team.
Coordinate care with physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, home health aides, and other team members.
Educate patients and families about health management, safety precautions, and self-care techniques.
Communicate updates about patients’ conditions and needs to the care team and physicians to support timely interventions.
Support organizational quality initiatives and maintain accurate, compliant clinical documentation.

Benefits

401(k) with company match; a 50% match option is noted in the overview.
Career advancement opportunities.
National and local recognition programs.
Teammate Assistance Fund.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates.
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time associates.
Paid time off and 7 paid holidays for full-time associates.
Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time associates.
Education support and tuition assistance for ASN-to-BSN and BSN-to-MSN programs for full-time associates.
Free continuing education units for full-time associates.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
Voluntary pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care benefits for full-time associates.